Jambura and Selke Wed In Peoria Home Ceremony
Miss Joanne Jambura daughter of Mr and Mrs Earle Jambura of Oregon wed Harold Selke son of Mr and Mrs Harry Selke of Manito in a 9 am double ring ceremony at the couple’s Pekin apartment Rev Joseph W Hobbs officiated. Attendants included Matron of honor Mrs Russell Strauman and best man Russell Strauman. A turkey dinner followed at 1024 South Fifth Street Pekin with guests from Illinois Wisconsin and Oregon. The couple planned a short wedding trip to the Ozarks and reside at 419 Linn Street Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanne Jambura
Earle Jambura
Oregon
Harold Selke
Harry Selke
Manito
Joseph W. Hobbs
Russell Strauman
Pekin
Fifth St
Christine Johnson
Leroy Parkin
Mesdames Veda Griffith
Georgianna Bush
Fulton, Il
Elizabeth McLaughlin
Ed Scherlin
Jack Jambura
Wisconsin
Ozarks
Calendar of Upcoming Events
Nov 29 meeting at Union No 1 School. Nov 30 Forman vs Green Valley at Green Valley. Nov 30 Lutheran Ladies League at St Pauls. Dec 1 You For Christ at Manito Opera House. Dec 2 Church notices. Dec 3 Legion Auxiliary meeting. Dec 3 Happy Hustlers at Alvin Pfeiffer home. Dec 4 Rotary Tuesday basketball Forman vs San Jose at San Jose. Dec 6 Chili Supper Forest City. Pekin WSCS Helen Thompson home district scout meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union No. 1
Forman
Green Valley
Lutheran Ladies League
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
You For Christ
San Jose
Chili
Forest City
Pekin
Baptism of Lawrence Edward Graff at St. Pauls Church
Lawrence Edward Graff, son of Mr and Mrs Earl Graff, received Holy Baptism at St Pauls Lutheran Church Sunday. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Eldon Keith of Havana. A family dinner followed at the home of paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Leonard Graff in Manito.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Edward
Earl Graff
St. Paul’s Lutheran
Eldon Keith
Havana
Leonard Graff
Manito
Clayton Folkman Honored by J H C
Clayton Folkman of Canton known to Manito residents received a ruby pin from International Harvester Company Canton for twenty five years of continuous service in the production department. He has worked at the same machine since 1926 without an accident and earned wartime award prizes for machine part suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Folkman
Canton
Manito
Carl Folkman
International Harvester Company
Folkman
Chicago
Chili Supper Sponsored by Forest City Post and Unit
The Forest City Post and Unit announce a Chili Hot Dog and Pie Supper at Town Hall on Thursday evening December 6. Serving begins at 5 o'clock with homemade candy and pop available. children can try the Fish Pond. Proceeds fund a Christmas treat for local children. Legion and Auxiliary welcome patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Legion and Auxiliary
Scout Troop 174 Boys Earn First Swim Test in Peoria
Fifteen boys from Scout Troop No. 174 attended a swimming class at the YMCA pool in Peoria on Wednesday evening. Three boys Dean Wilson Gary Gordon and Jerry Bilyeu passed their first swimming test. Three adults driving cars were Darrel Hirst Kenny Monroe and Hank Fischer. The boys reported a good time and were pleased with the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout Troop No. 174
Peoria
Y.M.C.A
Dean Wilson
Gary Gordon
Jerry Bilyeu
Darrel Hirst
Kenny Monroe
Hank Fischer
Rotary Meeting Speaker Discusses Crime Ring Detection
Elvin Knuppel announced Walter Blessman Jr. of Havana as the guest speaker. Blessman, active in Mason County education, spoke about a college course tour at Western Teacher's College last summer and his talks with New York City crime detector crews battling a teenage narcotics ring. The audience gave a 100 percent attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvin Knuppel
Rotary
Walter Blessman Jr
Havana
Blessman
Mason County
Western Teacher’s College
New York City
Mr and Mrs Stuart Thomas Visit Rushville
Mr and Mrs Stuart Thomas spent Sunday in Rushville, enjoying a quiet outing and local shops. The couple then returned home with plans to cook a family dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Stuart Thomas
Rushville
Forman Braves Win Fourth Straight Over Greenview
Forman High School defeated Greenview 87 to 53 for their fourth consecutive victory. Parker Lawks led Forman with 19 points, followed by Heyl with 10. In the preliminary game Greenview beat Forman 23 to 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forman High School
Greenview
Forman
Parker Lawks
Heyl
Pos Quick le
van Etten
Thomas Wee
Ae Friedrich
Golden
Lawlis Ee
Hawkins
A Kreiling
Wilson Ewe
Runyon
Greenview Dowell
Meels
Pryor
Oramerne
Boeckman
DeSpain
Fin Forman Ee
Happy Hustlers 4 H Club Plans December Meeting
The Happy Hustlers 4 H Club will meet at the home of Mr and Mrs Alvin Pfeiffer with Karl Pfeiffer as host. The gathering is set for Monday evening December 3 at 7 30 and all members parents and friends are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Hustlers
Mrs
Alvin Pfeiffer
Karl Pfeiffer
Past State Commander speaks at 20th District meet
Merle Schaad of The American Legion was principal speaker at the 20th District meeting in Mason City on November 18. He discussed Americanism and Legionary duties while reports on national convention gains and district programs were shared. The group voted to buy a radio for the Normal Illinois Legion Orphanage cottage and Commander Stuart Thomas attended representing Hill Palmer Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Schaad
The
American Legion
Mason City
Legionarres
America
Miami
Florida
Hart
Legion Child Welfare
Legion
Normal
20Th
Stuart Thomas
Hill-Palmer
Heckmans Host Hasselburgs for Thanksgiving Day
Mr and Mrs Earl Heckman entertained Mr and Mrs Burton Hasselburg and their Peoria family at their country home on Thanksgiving Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Heckman
Mrs
Burton Hasselburg
Peoria
Mrs Earl Heckman Returns Home From Peoria Visit
Mrs Earl Heckman came back Tuesday evening after a stay in Peoria with Mr and Mrs Burton Hasselburg while they spent a few days in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Heckman
Peoria
Burton Hasselburg
Chicago
Forman Braves to Face Green Valley in Big Friday Tilt
The Forman Braves travel to Green Valley for a highly anticipated game as Forman holds an unbeaten record while Green Valley has lost three straight. Fans from the Manito Forest City area are expected to turn out for the showdown. Also noted is Thanksgiving hosts Mr. and Mrs. Lester Warner with guests from Manito New Berlin and Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forman
Green Valley
Manito - Forest City
Forman Braves
Lester Warner
Forest City
Charles Worner
Manito
Harold Knudson
Robert
Carol and
Mary
New Berlin
B. B. Hodge
Springfield
Worner
Birthdays Listed for Late November to December
Birthdays announced for several individuals with dates from November 30 to December 7. Names include Mrs. Gladys Dennis Jacob Graff John Watson Mrs. N. B. Cole Ted Bender Patia Joy Himmel Mrs. Marie Meyer Mrs. Ray Lalbott Richard Hammer Henry Lee Sunderland Carl Woodley Johnnie Fischer Jerry Bilyeu Chuck Herrman Harold C. Gilmore Billy Shelnbarger Robert L. Velde and Kenneth Kastner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Dennis
Jacob Graff
John Watson
N. B. Cole
Ted Bender
Patia Joy Himmel
Marie Meyer
Ray Lalbott
Richard Hammer
Henry Lee Sunderland
Carl Woodley
Johnnie Fischer
Jerry Bilyeu
Chuck Herrman
Harold C. Gilmore
Billy Shelnbarger
Robert L. Velde
Kenneth Kastner
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cooper Anniversary
An anniversary notice marks the union of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cooper on December 6, 1930, celebrating years together in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Cooper
Vernon Graffs Welcome a Son Named Douglas Joseph
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Graff announce the birth of a son on November 23 at Pekin Hospital. The baby is named Douglas Joseph in honor of the late Joseph Gripp, the paternal great great grandfather. The Graffs also report their daughter Marcia Kay is visiting her grandparents, the Clarence Kreilings, in Forest City Community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Graff
Pekin Hospital
Douglas Joseph
Joseph
Joseph Gripp
Graff
Marcia Kay
Clarence Kreilings
Forest City
Golden Links Class Holds November Meeting at Ethell Home
The Golden Links Class met at the Ethell residence with co hosts Mrs Vernie Ethell and Mrs Earl Heckman presiding. After business and devotion there were games and contests with prizes won by Mesdames Moses Meeker and James Seelye and a door prize to Mrs George Frederick. Lunch followed for the group including Mabel Scherbeck George Frederick Tess Velde Gertie Buck Guy Hall Frank Rohlfs Moses Meeker Sam Kastner Arley Schenert Lester Bernshausen S. E. Dennis Clarence Farnam Ralph Whitaker D J Powell Clyde Priddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernie Ethell
Earl Heckman
Ethell
Moses Meeker
James Seelye
George Frederick
Mesdames
Mabel Scherbeck
Tess Velde
Mrs Mary Bender and Daughter Visit Pekin Friends
Mrs Mary Bender and her daughter Miss Minnie Bender spent Thanksgiving Day with Mr and Mrs James Bender in Pekin, sharing the holiday gathering and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bender
Minnie Bender
James Bender
Walter Beale Jr Discharged From Navy Honorable
Walter Beale Jr son of Mr and Mrs Walter Beale of Manila received his honorable discharge from the U S Navy on November 13 He served in active reserves called to duty August 1 1950 and was stationed in Seattle Washington for fourteen and a half months He has resumed his former duties as assistant industrial engineer at Armour and Co in Spokane Washington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Beale Jr
Walter Beale
Manila
U. S. Navy
Seattle
Washington
Beale
Armour and Co
Spokane
Wash
Marine Private Folkman in Caribbean training drill
Pfc. Gerald L. Folkman of Forest City serves with the U S Marines in the Caribbean. He took part in a practice assault on Vieques and received intensive shore-base training with the 10th Marines artillery regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Folkman
Babe Folkman
Forest City
U. S
Caribbean
Vieques
10Th Marines
Local men head to Chicago for air corps induction tests
Tommie Strawbridge and Bob Fornoff depart Wednesday for Chicago to take final tests before induction. Stanley and Russell Meyer and Bob O'Hara also leave for the induction center in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommie Strawbridge
Bob Fornoff
Chicago
Air Corp
Induction Center
Stanley
Russell Meyer
Bob O’hara
Miss Rankin Hosts Thanksgiving Party Guests in Bloomington
Evelyn Rankin entertained a large group of friends at a post Thanksgiving party with Bingo Fifty and other games. A two course lunch of creamed turkey sandwiches cookies and fruit salad was served. Guests included Delbert Cortright Ed Bieber Freida Alfred Memken Larry Lamb Connie Wade Myra Secrke Herman Mittelsteadt Phyllis Lockenwitz Carol Wessel Betty Barbara Klink Marjorie Horsley Harold James Harold Moldenhauer Alice Helen Art Durdle Jean Woodley Helen Nannen Milton Jacob and the Rankin family from Manito Bloomington Normal Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Rankin
Dan Rankins
Delbert Cortright
Ed Bieber
Normal
Ill
Freida
Alfred Memken
Shirley
Larry Lamb
Connie Wade
Myra Secrke
Herman Mittelsteadt
Phyllis Lockenwitz
Carol Wessel
Betty
Barbara Klink
Marjorie Horsley
Bloomington
Harold James
Harold Moldenhauer
Alice Helen
Art Durdle
Jean Woodley
Helen Nannen
Milton Jacob
Orville Rankin
Manito
Thanksgiving gathering at Samuel Hyde home
Mr and Mrs Samuel Hyde and Miss Nora Ryan hosted a Thanksgiving dinner attended by Mr and Mrs Nelson Keisling and daughters of Mason City and Mr and Mrs C B Willard Mr and Mrs Winfred Willard and family and Mr and Mrs George Willard All guests were present last Thursday in a community celebration at the Hyde residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Hyde
Nora Ryan
Nelson Keisling
Mason City
C. B. Willard
Winfred Willard
George Willard
Mrs Hilling Guest With Talbots In Peoria
Mrs. Robert Hilling is spending the week in Peoria as the house guest of her daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Louis Talbott and Mary Ann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hilling
Peoria
Louis Talbott
Mary Ann
Sunday Supper Hosts Come From Manito
Mr and Mrs Merlyn Ethell of Manito visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Kirby Lawlis for supper in their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merlyn Ethell
Manito
Kirby Lawlis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jambura
Selke
J.H.C
Orest City Post & Unit
Chilli Supper
BOY Scout News
Rotary News
20Th Dist
Vernon Graffs
Golden Links
Gerald L. Folkman
Miss Rankin
Mesdames C. A. Beebe
Henry Waldmeier
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